Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
OLUKOYA OOI
Previously: Council Member, Insurance Institute of Folkestone
Canterbury and East Kent, UK (1999–2000); Planning Officer,
Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources (1990–1992);
Commercial Manager, Ajiboye and Company (1988–1990).
Email: femiolubiyo@hotmail.com
OLUKOYA, Daniel Kolawole (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Microbiology), University of Reading, United Kingdom (1981–
1984).
Currently: Chairman, Danifold Biotechnology Consultants (from
1998).
Previously: Assistant Director, Nigerian Institute for Medical Research
(1996–1998); Chief Research Fellow, Nigerian Institute for Medical
Research (1994–1996); Senior Research Fellow, Nigerian Institute for
Medical Research (1994–1996).
Email: dkolukoya@yahoo.com
OLYMPIO, Nana Sakyiwah (Ghana). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Biological Sciences), University of Bath, United Kingdom (1977–
1980).
Currently: Research Coordinator, Vegetable Crops Programme,
Agricultural Subsector Services Investment Project of Ghana (from
2001); Senior Lecturer, University of Science and Technology (from
1982).
Previously: Head, Department of Horticulture, University of Science
and Technology (2001–2002); Research Coordinator, Vegetable Crops
Programme, National Agricultural Reseach Project of Ghana (1996–
1999); Lecturer, University of Science and Technology (1974–1982);
National Service Personnel, University of Science and Technology
(1973–1974).
Email: nayasoly@yahoo.com
OMARI, Abillah Harrid (Tanzania). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Political Science), Dalhousie University, Canada (1987–1991).
Currently: Professor and Director, Centre for Foreign Relations,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (from 1993).
Previously: Senior Political Analyst, Government of Tanzania;
Director, Studies and Programmes, Centre for Foreign Relations.
Email: dcfr@intafrica.com
OMONDI, James Gordon (Kenya). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Fish Physiology), Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom (1992–
1995).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, Department of Zoology, University of
Nairobi (from 1999).
Previously: Lecturer, Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi
(1995–1999); Tutorial Fellow, Department of Zoology, University of
Nairobi (1989–1995).
Email: jgo@ics.uonbi.ac.ke
OMOTO, Edgar Eric (Kenya). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Business Administration), Dalhousie University, Canada (1992–
1994).
Currently: Commercial Manager, Shell Kenya Ltd (from 2001).
Previously: Member, Board of Directors, Chemelil Sugar Company
Ltd; Lubricants Manager, Shell Kenya Ltd.
Email: edgar.e.omoto@ksl.shell.com
ONADEKO, Babatunde Owolabi (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar,
MRCP (Medicine), University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (1970–
1972).
Currently: Director of Clinical Services and Training, University
College Hospital (from 1996); Chairman, Medical Advisory
Committee, University College Hospital (from 1996); Chairman,
National Tuberculosis Programme Control Committee.
Previously: Professor of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait (1996–
2003); President, Nigerian Thoracic Society (1995–2000); Chairman,
Faculty of Internal Medicine, West African College of Physicians
(1992–1996); Member, Governing Council, Nigerian Institute of
Medical Research (1992–1996); Professor of Medicine, King Faisal
University, Saudi Arabia (1987–1990); Professor of Medicine,
University of Ibadan (1979–1987).
Email: onedeko@hotmail.com
ONAOLAPO, Josiah Ademola (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Pharmaceutical Microbiology), Aston University, United
Kingdom (1983–1986).
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Currently: President, Senior Pastor, Bethel Global Outreach Ministries
(from 2002).
Previously: Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello
University (1995–1997); Head, Department of Pharmaceutics,
Ahmadu Bello University (1993–1997); Professor, Ahmadu Bello
University (1993–1996); Reader, Ahmadu Bello University (1993–
1996); Founding Pastor, Evangelical Church International (1991–
2002); Senior Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University (1990–1993).
Email: tosey@skannet.com
ONG, Chit Chung (Singapore). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(History), London School of Economics and Political Science, United
Kingdom (1981–1985).
Currently: Chairman, TEE International Ltd (from 2000); Chairman,
Paragon Incorporated Holdings Pte Ltd (from 1998).
Previously: President, China Development Corporation Ltd and Sum
Cheong Group of Companies (1996–1998); Deputy Group Managing
Director, QAF Ltd (1993–1996); Parlimentary Secretary, Ministry of
Home Affairs and Ministry of Labour (1991–1993); Lecturer/Senior
Lecturer, History Department, National University of Singapore
(1979–1993).
Email: drongcc@singnet.com.sg
ONG, Eng-Lye (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, BCL (Civil
Law), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1998–2000).
Currently: Solicitor, Freehills (from 2000).
Previously: Judge’s Associate (1997–1998).
Email: eng-lye.ong@freehills.com
ONG, Say Leong (Singapore). Commonwealth Scholar, MESc
(Chemical Engineering), University of Western Ontario, Canada
(1979–1980); PhD (Chemical Engineering), University of Toronto,
Canada (1980–1983).
Currently: Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, National
University of Singapore (from 2003); Board of Editors, Advances in
Asian Environmental Engineering, Japan (from 2001); Editor, Water
Environment Research (USA), US (from 2000–2005); Governing
Board Member, International Water Association (UK), UK (from
1998); Director, Biotreat International (from 1996); Head,
Environmental and Hydraulic Engineering Group, Department of Civil
Engineering, National University of Singapore; Director, Centre for
Water Research, National University of Singapore.
Previously: Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering,
National University of Singapore (1997–2002); President,
Environmental Engineering Society of Singapore (1997–2002); Senior
Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, National University of
Singapore (1988–1997); Honorary Secretary, Environmental
Engineering Society of Singapore (1987–1996); Lecturer, Department
of Civil Engineering, National University of Singapore (1983–1988).
Email: cveongsl@nus.edu.sg
ONUMAH, Joseph Mensah (Ghana). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Accountancy), University of Birmingham, United Kingdom (1991–
1994).
Currently: Society Steward, Calvery Methodist Church (from 2003);
Lecturer, School of Administration, University of Ghana (from 1996).
Previously: Member, Hall Flats, Property and Contracts Committee,
University of Ghana (2001); Honorary National Treasurer, Scripture
Mission of Ghana (1996–2003); Chief Accountant/Acting General
Manager, Challenge Enterprises of Ghana (1989–1991); Lecturer,
Institute of Professional Studies (1987–1989).
Email: jmonumah@ug.edu.gh; jmonumah@yahoo.com
ONWUKAEME, Doris Nkem (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Pharmacognosy), University of Bath, United Kingdom (1984–
1988).
Currently: Senior Lecturer/Reader, Teaching Hospital, University of
Benin (from 1997).
Previously: Lecturer I/Senior Lecturer, University of Jos (1990–1996);
Assistant Lecturer, University of Benin (1988–1989); Hospital
Pharmacist, University of Benin (1978–1983).
Email: donkemo@yahoo.com
OOI, Beng Yeow Vincent (Singapore). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Linguistics and Modern English Language), University of Lancaster,
United Kingdom (1989–1992).